October 6, 2025

Posted: October 6, 2025

Present: Bohr, Knutson, Langreck, Lienau. Absent: Holthaus
City employees present: Chad Bohr, Kyle Tieskoetter, Ashley Goltz
Also present: Art Uhlenhake, Todd McNeil, Clark Goltz

Mayor Beckman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Todd McNeil inquired about running for city council.

Clark Goltz provided an update from the Ossian Crown Club and some concerns regarding parking areas and handicapped accessible restrooms within the Community Center building. Goltz left the meeting after his presentation.

Knutson made a motion approving the following consent items: September 3, 2025 council minutes, clerk’s reports, monthly bills, alcohol beverage permit for Bambino’s; second by Bohr carried with Lienau abstaining and Holthaus absent.

Lienau made a motion to approve a building permit for Jerry Bohr, second by Knutson, carried with Bohr abstaining and Holthaus absent.

Lienau made a motion approving an estimate by Baumler Computer Repair to add internet at the Pavilion; seconded by Knutson carried.

Lienau made a motion to approve the FY25 Street Finance Report; second by Knutson, carried with Holthaus absent.

Langreck made a motion approving Corrpor Waterworks Contract – Plan C for the inspection of the cathodic protection corrosion control equipment in the water tower, second by Bohr carried with Holthaus absent

Council discussed adding electricity at the cabin at Casey’s Park.

Langreck made a motion to purchase a new sander for plow truck pending transferability, second by Bohr, carried.

Council discussed pending legal matters within the city limits.

Council discussed nuisance properties.

The council had a general discussion regarding transfer switch, City Wide Fall Clean-up, railroad crossings, Hall Street intakes, pickleball courts, and cement pillars.

Lienau made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Knutson; carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:17p.m.